Bake Ziti Now this is comfort food! My mom used to make a variation of this baked ziti recipe when I was a child and it was one of my favorite meals. I love that our family has put our own twist on it (cough, more veggies and beans), and it is one of my kid’s favorites too! Patty what squash? Patty pan squash, also…
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread Alright so it’s still zucchini season and I’ve clearly planted way too many zucchini plants because every day the question is “what else can we make with zucchini”? It’s never-ending! Our family loves this vegan chocolate zucchini bread so much we’ve had a loaf of it on hand constantly for the past month now. We may have a problem, but it…
Grilled Veggie Tacos I absolutely love tacos. There are so many different delicious flavor combinations I don’t think I could ever grow tired of tacos. Tacos are awesome for dinner parties, you can easily check off any food allergies (gluten-free, dairy-free) and guests can add whichever toppings they like. Plus tacos are like the best kid food. They can eat with their hands and choose…
Quick Pickled Red Onions Making street tacos at home is actually easier than it seems, but you’ve got to have the right toppings. Pickled red onions are a must, it’s not a taco without pickled onions! Plus these are just so easy to make and they last for a while in the refrigerator so you can always have some ready. And who doesn’t love…
Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich Sometimes I miss a good ole fashioned sandwich, and this protein-loaded vegan version is delicious and certainly satisfies that craving. This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is a great summertime lunch. It can be whipped up in 10 minutes or less. It’s also totally packable and a great option for kid school lunches. You can also use canned jackfruit instead of chickpeas….
Vegan Pozole For all of the gardeners out there, this is a great late summer soup to use up all of that zucchini! I like to make an extra-large batch of this Vegan Pozole soup and have it for leftovers or lots of guests. Plus with all of the different topping combinations, this is kid-approved, my kids love to experiment and make their own special…
Hummus Pizza with Brussels Sprouts and Balsamic I love a good crispy crust pizza and this hummus pizza is such a unique twist on a good ole classic. My husband’s Italian American family takes their pizza very seriously and we’ve been working a long time on creating the perfect crunchy pizza crust. The foundation of this pizza is a Neapolitan style pizza crust—thin and crispy….
Blueberry Banana Smoothie This blueberry banana smoothie, is so simple and easy to make. It is such a refreshing and filling smoothie on a hot summer day! My kids love the natural sweetness, and I love that there is nothing but healthy ingredients. With only 6 whole foods in this smoothie, it is a cinch to whip together and also works great as a…
Zucchini Pasta with Grilled Peaches, Tomatoes, and Feta It’s summertime, warm sunny days and fresh tasty produce. Are you also wondering what on earth to do with all the zucchini? If so, you must try this amazing zucchini pasta recipe—the most delicious flavor combination: grilled peaches, tomatoes, zucchini noodles, lemon juice, pistachios, fresh mint, and feta cheese. It is seriously a melt in your mouth…
Mint Watermelon Juice This juice is so simple to make and absolutely refreshing on a hot summer afternoon. My kids would drink it every day, if only we had enough watermelon! This is certainly at it’s best with deliciously ripe watermelon, but it is also a great way to use up a not so great watermelon. If you cut into a watermelon and it…
